Range Safety Officer (RSO)

XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A local shooting sports and fitness center in Virginia seeks a Range Safety Officer to ensure safe range operations and provide exceptional customer service. The role involves supervising all activities, conducting safety briefings, and enforcing regulations while maintaining a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates have a strong knowledge of firearms, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours. Criminal background checks and firearms handling experience are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Must have firearms handling experience and be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all range activities and enforce safety regulations.
• Conduct safety briefings and assist customers with firearm issues.
• Lead emergency procedures and operate Point of Sale systems.

Skills

High familiarity with firearms operation

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to stand for long periods

Capacity to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Range Safety Officer

Position Summary

The Range Safety Officer (RSO) is critical to safely operating the firing range while providing a friendly and inviting experience while taking a leadership position. The RSO enforces safe firearm handling and must pay strict attention to the range area while maintaining a strong mental focus on safety. The primary duty of a RSO is to organize, conduct, and supervise safe range operations to all customers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Interface and communicate in a professional, courteous, and compassionate manner with all customers.
• Supervise all range activities and ensure that customers follow range regulations, including professional correction of safety violations.
• Demonstrated high end communication and problem solving skills with minimal supervision is essential, including making decisions and follow through.
• Conduct range safety briefings, as necessary.
• Be an example to all customers by practicing safe firearms handling and following all range safety rules.
• Assist shooters with stoppages, malfunctions and other issues or questions on the range.
• Control the range and lead/assist with any emergency procedures.
• Know and execute emergency response plans when required.
• Operate Point of Sale system to schedule and rent firearms to customers.
• Restocking of targets and personal protective equipment.
• Conduct P.O.S. Check-in & Release of Liability Waiver verifications.
• Responsible for watching the CCTV camera system to observe and correct any safety violations.
• Perform and follow procedures for opening and closing the range.
• Provide constructive and timely feedback on range operations to management to promote improvements.
• Actively promotes XCAL programs, products, and services.

Position Requirements

• Flexibility to work morning, nights, weekends and non-standardized shift schedules.
• High familiarity and knowledge of firearm operation, design and usage required, including action types, loading/unloading, and malfunction correction.
• Ability to stand at minimum of 4 hours.
• Lift, carry and transfer up to 50 pounds at any given time.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have firearms handling experience.
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must pass criminal background check

Preferred Requirements

• Previous Range Officer experience preferred.
• Related firearms industry experience and training certifications a bonus.
• Previous retail and/or member services experience helpful.